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03 May 2019

NewsFlash! Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of Unlawful Presence Memo for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants

Today, a federal district court judge ordered immigration officials to temporarily cease enforcement of the August 9, 2018 policy memorandum that greatly expanded the situations in which those in F, J, or M status may begin accruing unlawful presence. This order stems from a lawsuit...

29 Apr 2019

I applied for an H-4 EAD renewal, and my current H-4 EAD is about to expire. Can I keep working while the renewal application is pending?

Answer Unfortunately, there is no automatic extension of work authorization upon filing the H-4 EAD extension. One must wait for the new EAD, if the existing one has expired, and is not permitted to work. (29.Apr.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...

13:54 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Worker

29 Apr 2019

If I graduate from an online master’s program, will I be eligible to apply under the H1B master’s cap next year?

Answer The requirements for the H1B master's quota are straightforward - the degree must be from a U.S. university, and the university must be a public college, or a nonprofit college. One cannot use a degree from a for-profit college to apply under the master's quota....

13:50 / FAQs / For Individuals / Student / Worker

29 Apr 2019

Is the recent trend of USCIS giving expired approvals still ongoing?

Answer Unfortunately, we have continued to see approvals like this - H1B approval notices that provide only a short validity period, and are already expired by the time that the notice is received by the employer. Unless one has another H1B approval to rely on, one...

13:47 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / USCIS News / Worker

29 Apr 2019

I am in H-4 status, but do not have an H-4 EAD. Can I open an LLC and start an online business?

Answer One who is in H-4 status, without an EAD, is not permitted to be employed. Self-employment, or opening one's own business almost certainly would be considered unauthorized employment. (29.Apr.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...

13:43 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Worker

29 Apr 2019

I-94 Numbers to Become Alphanumeric from May 2019 Onwards

Beginning in May 2019, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin issuing form I-94 arrival/departure records with alphanumeric "numbers" (i.e., composed of letters and numbers). This change will have no impact on the validity of I-94 cards and numbers issued prior to the...

09:50 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

26 Apr 2019

E-2 Treaty Investor Option for Israeli Citizens Beginning May 1, 2019

Effective May 1, 2019, citizens of Israel will be able to access the E-2 (treaty investor) visa category. The United States and Israel had signed a qualifying treaty in June 2012. However, the E-2 visa program for Israeli citizens could not become effective until Israel...

14:44 / Consulates / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Other Work Statuses / Worker

24 Apr 2019

CBP Refusing to Adjudicate L-1 Renewal Petitions for Canadians at Many Ports of Entry

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has reported on developing changes in adjudication policies related to L-1 petitions at several ports of entry (POEs) along the U.S. / Canada border. According to AILA, numerous practitioners have reported that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers...

08:06 / For Employers / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Worker

22 Apr 2019

Using Electronic Postings to Comply with H1B Notice Requirements

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a guidance memorandum on how electronic postings can be used to satisfy an H1B employer's posting requirements when submitting a labor condition application (LCA). General Posting Requirements Prior to filing an H1B petition, the employer first must obtain a...

21:14 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Worker

18 Apr 2019

NewsFlash! Error on Approval Notices Issued by Vermont Service Center

Due to a system error, certain I-797B approval notices, recently issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Vermont Service Center (VSC), fail to list the name of the first beneficiary (alphabetically, by surname) in instances where there are multiple beneficiaries. In response to...

12:44 / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News

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NewsFlash! Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of Unlawful Presence Memo for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants

I applied for an H-4 EAD renewal, and my current H-4 EAD is about to expire. Can I keep working while the renewal application is pending?

If I graduate from an online master’s program, will I be eligible to apply under the H1B master’s cap next year?

Is the recent trend of USCIS giving expired approvals still ongoing?

I am in H-4 status, but do not have an H-4 EAD. Can I open an LLC and start an online business?

I-94 Numbers to Become Alphanumeric from May 2019 Onwards

E-2 Treaty Investor Option for Israeli Citizens Beginning May 1, 2019

CBP Refusing to Adjudicate L-1 Renewal Petitions for Canadians at Many Ports of Entry

Using Electronic Postings to Comply with H1B Notice Requirements

NewsFlash! Error on Approval Notices Issued by Vermont Service Center

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